"Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive."
Misery
Movie1990•1sa 47dk•star7.8(5,325)•trending_up10
DramaThriller
Director:Rob Reiner
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
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StatusReleased
Release DateNovember 30, 1990
Release Dates
United Arab Emirates:
TV - May 24, 2021
Argentina:
Theatrical - Jan 17, 1991
Australia:
Theatrical - Mar 28, 1991 (M)
Brazil:
Theatrical - Mar 4, 1992 (14)
Digital - Apr 29, 2022
Canada:
Theatrical - Nov 30, 1990 (14A)
Runtime1sa 47dk
Budget$20,000,000
Revenue$61,300,000
Profit$41,300,000
Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish
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“What the F*** Is Going On?" The Story of Composing 'Misery'!
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Rob Reiner & Kathy Bates Discuss Misery (1990) with Dave Karger | TCMFF 2025
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The Cockadoodie Car
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I'm Your Number One Fan!
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Rob Reiner Reflects on MISERY ('90)
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"It's For The Best"
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